Ivan the Terrible Tsar Of Russia (1533-1584) Ascension: Came to the throne when he was only 3 years old; when he was 16 he had himself crowned Czar, the first Russian ruler to use that title officially. Religion: Russian Orthodox Contributions to Country: He had great victories, gained lands, and had a new code of laws. Although, he also had a negative effect by creating a police force that killed anyone he thought was a traitor. He even killed his oldest son, leaving his second son next in line to the throne. Personal Characteristics: He was a cruel leader. Most Famous for: Killing thousands of people who he thought were traitors.
Tsar Of Russia (1533-1584)
Ascension: Came to the throne when he was only 3 years old; when he was 16 he had himself crowned Czar, the first Russian ruler to use that title officially.
Religion: Russian Orthodox
Contributions to Country: He had great victories, gained lands, and had a new code of laws. Although, he also had a negative effect by creating a police force that killed anyone he thought was a traitor. He even killed his oldest son, leaving his second son next in line to the throne.
Personal Characteristics: He was a cruel leader.
Most Famous for: Killing thousands of people who he thought were traitors.
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